Curriculum Vitae

William E. Greer IV, PA-C

wgreer@siumed.edu

Brief Bio

William Greer is a Physician Assistant in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.  He manages patients with problems relates to general otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat disease), including sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, chronic otitis media, enlarged tonsils, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo.  He sees patients independently of the physicians and refers surgical candidates to the appropriate SIU surgeon in the practice. 

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  He completed a dietetic internship with the Florida Department of Education.  Most recently he obtained his Physician Assistant degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  He is board certified by the National Commission of Certification of the Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

Prior to joining Southern Illinois University, Mr. Greer was employed as a Registered Dietitian at Decatur Memorial Hospital. 

Mr. Greer is a member of several organizations including the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants.  He is a past member of the Southern Illinois University Physician Assistant Program Admissions Committee. 

For more information or to make an appointment with Mr. Greer, please call SIU Physicians & Surgeons at 217-545-6099.

Education

June 2006 – August 2008   Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
Physician Assistant Program
           
January 2003 – July 2003  Florida Department of Education
Tallahassee, Florida
Dietetic Internship
           
August 1998 – December 2002   Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
Bachelor of Science Food and Nutrition
specialization Dietetics

Professional Experience

September 2008 – present   Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Springfield, Illinois
Physician Assistant

October 2005 – May 2006  Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, Illinois
Clinical Dietitian/ Nutrition Support
           
August 2003 – August 2005  Halifax Medical Center
Daytona Beach, Florida
Clinical Dietitian/ Nutrition Support

Professional Licenses and Certifications

• 2008-present   State of Illinois Licensed Physician Assistant
  License #085.003277
• 2008-present National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
                                                              NCCPA ID: 1084440
• 2006-present BLS, AED and ACLS certified American Heart
  Association
• 2005-2007  State of Illinois Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
  License #164.004372
• State of Florida Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist License #ND4437
  2003-present  Commission on Dietetic Registration Registered Dietitian
  License #925881

Membership in Professional Societies

• 2008-present American Academy of Physician Assistants
• 2008-present Academy of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
• 2006-present Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
• 2004-2006 American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
• 2003-2005 Florida Dietetic Association
• 2003 Tallahassee Dietetic Association 
• 2000 -2002 Illinois Dietetic Association
• 2000-2002 Southern Illinois Dietetic Association
• 2000-2003 American Dietetic Association
                           

Extra Curricular Activities

• 2006-2008 Physician Assistant Student Organization
  Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  2000-2002 Student Dietetic Association (President 2002)
  Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Honors

• 2002 Southern Illinois University Alumni Association Extern Program – Bunn Capitol Company
• 2001-2002 Dean’s List Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Leadership

• 2006-2007 Southern Illinois University Physician Assistant Program Admissions Committee
• 2005-2006 Decatur Memorial Hospital Department of Food and Nutrition JCAHO Quality Assurance Team Department Representative 
• 2003-2005 Halifax Medical Center Trauma Team (Nutrition Support)
• 2001-2002 Southern Illinois University Student Life Advisor Fall Move-in (2001, 2002)

Community Service

Halifax Medical Center Hurricane Shelter Volunteer   (2004 hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne)
American Heart Association Heart Walk
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Shriner’s Hospital “Camp Care-A-Lot” Tampa, Florida

References
Available upon request